EHS Engineer

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking an EHS Engineer to drive Environmental, Health and Safety compliance at our Tampoi facility in Johor. The role reports to the EHS Manager and is based at the Pasir Gudang site with standard 8:30am–5:15pm hours.

The successful candidate will lead EHS programs, conduct audits and risk assessments, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance while ensuring regulatory and Kerry standards are met across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing industry.
• Registered with DOSH as a competent Safety & Health Officer (valid Green book).
• Possess Scheduled Waste Management Competency.
• NEBOSH, AGT, Train the Trainer would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 2022.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement EHS programs aligned with Kerry’s global standards and local legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance workforce awareness and competency in EHS practices.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with sustainability and regulatory obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address EHS issues and drive improvements.
• Provide EHS support to other Kerry sites and ensure OSHA, EQA, and Kerry standards compliance.

Skills

Strong EHS leadership

Auditing & incident investigation

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

DOSH Competent Safety & Health Officer

NEBOSH / AGT

Tools

OSHA knowledge

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001

WWTP/IETS knowledge

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition ID 66447

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

• Work Location Pasir Gudang, Johor
• Reporting Line EHS Manager
• Working Hours 8.30am – 5.15pm

The EHS Engineer plays a critical role in driving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement within Kerry Ingredients’ Tampoi facility. Reporting directly to the EHS Manager, this position ensures adherence to corporate and regulatory standards, fosters a strong safety culture, and supports operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and implement EHS programs aligned with Kerry’s global standards and local legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance workforce awareness and competency in EHS practices.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with sustainability and regulatory obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety performance metrics.
• Ensure effectiveness of overall EHS Management system, both theoretical and practical.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans including conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of ERP and ensure readiness to respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address environmental, health, and safety issues and drive continuous improvement in EHS.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders on EHS matters, including conducting training sessions and presentations as needed.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant authorities regulations by developing and implementing EHS programs. Policies and management system. To provide a technical support on EHS.
• To review & validate report, compile analysis, advise and follow-up with site on 14001 & 45001 Compliance, Gap Analysis, WWTP/IETS, RSA (HEA & HPRA) and EHS Project
• Interpreting standard, advising management on needed actions, enforcing adherence to regulation (i.e.OSHA 2022, EQA and FMA) and Kerry corporate standard (RSA & Kerry Global).
• To drive the EHS yearly action plan and evaluate the effectiveness.
• Ensure effectiveness of EHS Committee and advise as necessary
• Partnering with other functions in continually reducing the environment impact through reduction of resources use and the reduction of waste generation
• To perform any task assigned by the superior/dotted superior from time to time for career enhancement.
• Provide EHS support to other Kerry sites
• Competent person for Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWAM)
• Competent Safety & Health Officer (SHO)
• Ensure full compliance on OSHA 1994 (amendments 2022), EQA 1974 (amendments 2024), UBBL 1984 (amendments 2021), Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005 & Kerry LIFE standards.
• To perform duties assigned by superior from time to time.Works in partnership with Integrated Office functions (Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Engineering) to ensure all

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing industry.
• Registered with DOSH as a competent Safety & Health Officer (valid Green book holder). High knowledge OSHA, EMS & WWTP/IETS Technology & Process would be an advantage
• Possess Scheduled Waste Management Competency
• NEBOSH, AGT, Train the Trainer would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 2022.
• Knowledge in ISO45001 & ISO14001along with lead auditor experience is an advantage.